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Bison, SD Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Bison

^ There are an estimated 281 vehicles currently insured in Bison. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Bison

^ From 2006 to 2010, South Dakota cities had the 50th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Bison

^ There are an estimated 21 uninsured motorists driving in Bison. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Bison

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bison: 25/50/25 [4]
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident
    • Note: The amounts listed above are the minimum coverage amounts required by the law. Drivers can opt to purchase more than the mandatory minimum amounts.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Bison

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Bison
  • Bison Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Bison

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Bison [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Bison Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Bison Car Insurance Stats

Bison Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Bison
    • Based on historical and current data, 281 cars are currently insured in Bison. [5]
    • South Dakota cities collectively ranked 44th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 687,592. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Bison
    • Based on historical and current data, Bison has an estimated 21 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • South Dakota cities collectively had the 43rd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Bison
    • South Dakota cities collectively had the 51st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Bison Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? Yes
    • Texting-while-driving ban in place for learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Secondary enforcement in effect. [7]
    • With primary enforcement, a police officer can pull over a driver for that specific offense. Drivers cannot be pulled over solely for a secondary offense.


Bison Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Bison [9]
    • Bison, SD minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Bison
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bison
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Bison
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1995 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 4 years and younger and less than 40 pounds. [7]

South Dakota Car & Driver Facts

South Dakota Auto Registrations

South Dakota Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in SD [8]
    • Registered Cars: 384,573
    • Registered Trucks: 538,595
    • Registered Motorcycles: 69,670
    • Total Registrations: 995,423
    • Rank: South Dakota ranked 44th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

South Dakota Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in SD
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 70 mph [7]
  • South Dakota Motor Fuel Consumption
    • South Dakota cities collectively ranked 45th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

South Dakota Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in SD [11]
    • Female Drivers: 300,232
    • Male Drivers: 303,026
    • Total Drivers: 603,258
    • Rank: 46th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Bison, SD

About Bison

Bison (South Dakota) is a town with a population of 333 [12] that is located in Perkins County.

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More about Bison auto insurance

For more information about Bison car insurance, or for additional resources regarding South Dakota car insurance overall, visit the South Dakota Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

As of July 2013, 26 U.S. states had laws that allow drivers to show proof of insurance electronically on smartphones.

References

1. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO)

2. ^ National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

3. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC)

4. ^ Insurance Information Institute (III)

5. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) & United States Census Bureau

6. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC) and United States Census Bureau

7. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) & Highway Loss Data Institute

8. ^ Office of Highway Policy Information

9. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

10. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

11. ^ Federal Highway Administration

12. ^ United States Census Bureau

13. ^ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

14. ^ National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)

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